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Real estate developer, Select Group, has officially acquired the Old Thorns Hotel and Resort in Liphook, Hampshire, for an undisclosed sum, marking a milestone in the group’s plans to expand its footprint in the UK’s leisure and hospitality sector.
The transaction was concluded following a carefully managed and complex legal process.
Located on 317 acres of land in one of Hampshire’s most “affluent and picturesque” landscapes, the property is known for combining natural beauty with fitness and wellness amenities.
The estate features an 18-hole championship golf course, 150 rooms, 51 executive apartments, a comprehensive events and conference centre, and a well-established F&B offering.
Rahail Aslam, chairman of Select Group, said: “Old Thorns represents a key addition to our growing UK portfolio. We are focused on identifying distinctive assets in prime locations that align with our long-term vision. This resort offers exceptional potential, and we are committed to building on its legacy while elevating the overall guest experience.”
According to Select Group, it will work closely with the incumbent team to ensure “a smooth operational transition and develop a thoughtful, phased strategy to enhance service delivery, optimise amenities, and reinforce the resort’s position as a premier hospitality destination in the region”.
